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« on: March 30, 2009, 03:42:49 PM » |
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Here is my other bike I just bought a few days ago for 300.00. Let me know what you think and what I can do to make it better.
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JordanA
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« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2009, 06:11:02 PM » |
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Looks like a steal for $300.00.
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- LOSE THOSE FLAMING SKULLS.
- Paint the thing or the vinyl on the seat (or replace the seat) black to add some contrast.
- I, personally, would add something to the body, such as a pin-stripe or some decals, just to break it up. I would, however, use the original decals or good duplicates.
- Otherwise, it looks good and hell, it's got 1100 cc's for you to play with. I wish I had 1100cc's.
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« Reply #2 on: March 30, 2009, 07:13:46 PM » |
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That bike is SO Honda, it just epitomizes everything about Honda style...hard to put your finger on it.
I have a V-four Yamaha, but I'd love to ride a V-four Honda...enjoy it!
Stripes would look nice. It has fantastic classic Honda lines already....
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« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2009, 07:16:45 PM » |
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It's fine. Just needs a coat of road grime  Play with fluids, especially fork oil. |
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« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2009, 07:26:41 PM » |
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I need one of those! I'm totally jealous now. And for 300 you STOLE it.
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« Reply #5 on: March 31, 2009, 07:32:57 AM » |
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Nice bike, you definitely stole it for $300. I also agree with JordanA, lose the flaming skulls and either add colour or decals for contrast. Otherwise its a great looking bike. I love the V65 Sabres, especially their powerband. If you haven't rode it yet I won't elaborate, and let you find out for yourself. But man, it is SWEET.
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JordanA
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« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2009, 11:46:09 AM » |
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Try to find the missing grabrail for the tail section of the bike... it completes the look, IMO.
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« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2009, 09:00:59 PM » |
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$300 bucks  How many miles does it have, are there any motor issues, and was it ever down? |
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« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2009, 07:26:36 AM » |
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I'm just distracted by the RIMMZZZZ on the four-door Accord...
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It's not what it is, it's what it does.
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jonheu
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« Reply #9 on: April 15, 2009, 10:05:26 AM » |
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Thanks for all the comments. Here is an updated pictures of my bike.
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JordanA
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« Reply #10 on: April 15, 2009, 02:53:53 PM » |
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I must admit, the windscreen makes a world of difference.
It would be perfect if you put ECU or Go Pirates!!! underneath the skull and crossbones, and if you lost that last flaming skull! Grrrr those things just irk me.
Looking good, though. I especially like the addition of the TURBO.
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« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2009, 04:41:36 PM » |
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I don't see the turbo. Where is it?  |
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« Reply #12 on: April 15, 2009, 07:58:35 PM » |
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Man, it seems that everyone on this site gets incredible deals on bikes.
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« Reply #13 on: April 15, 2009, 08:45:29 PM » |
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Man, it seems that everyone on this site gets incredible deals on bikes.
Yeah, I'd buy every $300 running Sabre I could find!!! (maybe even some that don't run) |
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« Reply #14 on: April 15, 2009, 09:04:17 PM » |
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Yep we all get good deals. Just a little patience and good haggling will do it.  |
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« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2009, 01:49:04 PM » |
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Yep we all get good deals. Just a little patience and good haggling will do it. and with some luck |
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« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2009, 06:40:04 PM » |
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That is a great bike for 300. You do have to be patient to find a good deal. I picked up a non working project bike 84 V700 Shadow from a friend who needed to get rid of it. Probably will cost a few dollars to get it running right, but at least I have the chance to customize it if I want.
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« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2009, 07:05:46 PM » |
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Yeah, it's especially a good deal since it has a custom turbo installed (I still haven't seen pictures of the turbo though)!
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« Reply #18 on: April 21, 2009, 10:37:15 AM » |
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Here are some new pics I just took today.
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« Reply #19 on: April 21, 2009, 10:58:53 AM » |
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Very nice looking! How did you change the seat color?
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« Reply #20 on: April 21, 2009, 11:00:26 AM » |
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I painted it w/ vinyl paint I bought from pepboys.
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« Reply #21 on: April 21, 2009, 12:02:03 PM » |
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Bike looks better everytime you post a new picture. I like the change in seat colour.. gives the bike more definition, also glad to see the skulls gone. Bike looks really good. Any other plans for it??
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« Reply #22 on: April 21, 2009, 12:04:25 PM » |
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I was thinking of painting it all black. What do you guys think? Do anyone know anything else I should do to it? Thanks again for all the great comments.
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« Reply #23 on: April 21, 2009, 12:06:19 PM » |
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I also bought the grab bar for the back and should get in by this weekend, so I will install that when I get it and that should make the bike more complete.
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« Reply #24 on: April 21, 2009, 12:13:26 PM » |
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I kinda like the colour it is presently, but colour is something everyone can differ on. If you are thinking of going black, what kind (flat, semi, candy, metallic, etc.)?? That might make all the difference too.
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